Day Guide for Monday August 16th 2027

This is our day guide for Monday August 16th 2027 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 228 of 2027.

Holidays on August 16th 2027

International: Assumption Day. The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Argentina: San Martin's Day. San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

Regional

Canada (regional): Discovery Day. Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.

Dominican Republic: Restoration Day. Commemorates the start of the war against Spanish Colonial Army in 1863 that resulted in Independence

Gabon: Independence Day Holiday. First day of holidays to mark independence from France in 1960

Regional

India (regional): De jure Transfer Day. On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.

South Korea: Liberation Day (in lieu). Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.

Sri Lanka: Nikini Full Moon Poya. Marks the retreat of the Bhikkhus following the Buddha's death, commemorated by a period of fasting and of retreat for the monastic communities

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day. Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

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There are no observances today.

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